Is the $120+ RG Unicorn Gundam Phenex actually worth it? RG Phenex Narrative Review

There's no denying that the real grade RG Unicorn gundam is one of the best gunpla kits of all time, but is the gold coating RG Phenex version worth it's weight in gold? Let's find out!
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[@atharfath0515]

My wallet will be as empty as the phenex's cockpit in Narrative

[@failed_K]

atharfath 05 the I guess u gotta 😏😏 *fill her up* 😏😏

[@sealkaijugang8868]

I’m only 5

[@qiye3304]

@@sealkaijugang8868 this has turned into quite an event hasn't it?

[@leolied6766]

@@sealkaijugang8868 Birds and the bees

[@djsoundwave5595]

@@failed_K no

[@vustvaleo8068]

despite the steep price, the souls of AUSTRALIANS in the Psycho-Frame are still sold separately.

[@Nobirock01]

Lmfaoooooooo

[@ocap3157]

Looks like i found u again.

[@h.m.s.belfast4047]

Me: Phenex, I will unite you with your sister unit. Mechagaikotsu: Do you really need it? What could you do with ¥12,000? You could get 3 Gundarium tier kits!" Me: Oh welp, sorry little one. Papa Mecha said no.

[@teamlpsandacnlartstv6243]

hi shinju

[@holyloli69420]

This Gundam is brighter than my future

[@LoliMaster69227]

Same. *Now get in the Van*

[@lucio356]

I'm sure you are going to having a bright future ahead of you

[@FF18Cloud]

Well Just kill god if you find your future so bleak... Can a yorha actually have a good future?

[@reddead0514]

Same

[@3rdHalf1]

It is not bright - it is reflective. That may also be a problem with your future. :D

[@lanceanderson-palvialok8815]

HG Phenex: falls over Mechagaikotsu: goodbye *drags it into the shadow realm*

[@masterkent1]

Rg phenex : falls over Mechagaikotsu's life points: -8000

[@notsad0096]

yugioh references? never thought i'd see the day

[@An_Owl_named_VIPER]

Phenex bout make the shadow realm the shiny realm

[@QuantumB00]

Answers: no

[@teamlpsandacnlartstv6243]

hi park

[@_kenjitx1_590]

The phenex looks like a Oscar nominate for Gundam

[@Jtrstars7]

I would love a cheaper version of it that simply molded in gold plastic. Would be easier on the eyes and I think it would correct most of the issues this model kit suffer from.

[@Doc51499]

Is there a version of this kit that isn’t gold? Because if so I think it’d be easier to just paint it yourself afterwards

[@wulf8889]

Gundam Base limited RG Unicorn Perfectibility is all the RG Unicorns parts in white and blue psycho frame.

[@jongsungchoi9993]

@@wulf8889 are you saying there is a version of the phenex antenna thats not gold plated or something?

[@wulf8889]

@@jongsungchoi9993 no. It has the Banshee's.

[@ilikegiantrobots1775]

I feel like one that was the Gundam Base Limited Unicorn that had a more flat gold instead of this shimmering gold would’ve been a better choice. The gold on the GBL Unicorn still shines a bit, but it’s not as blaring as the Phenex. I’m still going to get the Phenex one day, but it’d be better if it’s gold was like that of the GBL

[@anormalman4846]

*me just waiting for it to come to USA pbandai* My wallet: *the end is near*

[@dysplae2855]

Soar Celestial true is already preordered 3 kits

[@hotwheelsmark]

USA Pbandai charges more than any other place also if you order it from other websites you can get it earlier compared to the USA Pbandai store

[@thomaskok5773]

go check out citrus video, your local pbandai store is worth zero penny, i suggest using proxy website

[@teamlpsandacnlartstv6243]

hi soar

[@ArkenHowlVideos]

Rg phenex: And when I'm done, memories of your money will still exist. I hope they remember you.

[@lockprimus7243]

I’ve said once and I’ll say again: Can you see my golden dream? My golden dream can never be This kit’s a P-Bandai, you see

[@ihavethehighground8697]

Such a golden kit Such a golden kit can ever be

[@xuanthothai2046]

Into the sky ?

[@lockprimus7243]

Xuân Thọ Thái Cage

[@bataraindraghani5135]

breaks my bank just tryin to see

[@minisoul01]

We definitely need a real grade even if it's not Golden if need be

[@echs457]

17:20 Hinge joint Hinge joint Hinge joint Swivel here Hinge joint Hinge joint *SWIVEL HERE*

[@deadly_oj_557t3]

I-is that a hobby the jong reference

[@chacelee7713]

@@deadly_oj_557t3 oh it definitely is...... SWIVEL HERE

[@car7795]

DID YOU SAY GUNDAMNN?!?!!!?!

[@haleyp898]

Cons: This definitely isn't worth the price, especially with the nubs that I know will drive me crazy. I'd end up having to fill them in and that's not fun at all. Best forget about it. Pros: Shiny gold. Tough decision.

[@No-ko4tp]

i saw some people fix the nubmarks by using gold plated tape pasted over it. it actually work quite well. i got this kit month ago, havent build yet, but seeing yall talking abt the nubmarks i gotta make some preparation to fix it so....

[@dragons_hook]

@@No-ko4tp I didn't even know gold plated tape was a thing!!! Thanks so much!

[@royazurdia4569]

We gonna ignore the fact a power outage happened 😂

[@wraith2882]

Timestamp?

[@are975kpn]

@@wraith2882 6:01

[@farizaiman5775]

Lol😂

[@henry605]

Heh

[@spicymeatball3807]

Me: who is piloting the phenex? Also me: nobody is piloting the phenex

[@f4ww4z]

Techinally, Rita is piloting it

[@user-mg5jl4kb6q]

Technically some soul is piloting, you are right not some one.

[@GerardusWicaksono]

His name is Jeff.

[@2ndlt.sadness67]

it's rita

[@LoliMaster69227]

Its an enemy stand piloting it.

[@OshinkoMaki]

I saw this kit at my local hobby shop for $250CAD, while the gold-plated HG Phenex Destroy mode was $70CAD. That mark up is insane.

[@kivulifenrir]

I typically get the RG kits specific for posing needs, while the MG and PG kits are more for static use(or I just rather not fiddle with them basically). So it is worth it, especially seeing as Bandai still has me waiting for an expansion set to add tails to the PG AADEs.

[@NeoSlashott]

Jona - Sorry Rita, the price isn't " Just Right " ( Goldilocks reference ) xD lol

[@quatxx]

Basically gold experience, also, where’s the $400 perfectibility?

[@oversimplified7513]

Uhhh he bought masterpiece optimus prime 3.0 and it almost the same price as that and i don't think he have the money for that

[@Mrjeje0]

There is a second wave of preorders coming apparently. My favorite gundams are the unicorns and their RG kits are the best versions by far. I need it.

[@ForgedHorizons]

Well the PG's are better than the RG's by a large margin.

[@OmegaEGGY]

Wait, where'd you hear that from?

[@ForgedHorizons]

@@OmegaEGGY there ***was*** a second pre order wave. It closed like a month or 2 ago for an August release. I dont think a third wava has been announced.

[@riceboycruz1300]

LOL. Me

[@kemritthefrog9567]

I do like the designs but the unicorn design has always felt I guess flimsy

[@trentfarrell]

This thing is one of my favorite kits that I’ve built. Ran me about $200 usd after all was said and done, but I love having the full RX-0 trio in RG form.

[@ExS-2001]

I was honestly expecting this kit to get put in Gold Tier because, well, gold. Anyways, I really wish that Bandai will just make a standard release of the Phenex but instead of having it be gold plated it's just a gold metallic injection.

[@achrobeta3175]

Wouldn't it be more anime accurate aswell if they did that?

[@nitsuga13]

Have you seen the gold parts on the Victory 2 Assault Buster, I love the look of that gold

[@michyoungie]

@@achrobeta3175 kinda?, the phenex was rendered with yellow even with the cgi (not just the hand drawn segments). obviously it's gold in-fiction, but if you want accuracy a mustardy yellow would be better, unlike say the Akatsuki where it was actually chromed in the show

[@eprostation4260]

Agree. Phenex is beyond my wallet :(

[@misora25chan]

@@nitsuga13 I actually like the gold of the MG Hyaku Shiki 2.0 but your suggestion is also nice.

[@hinacn8426]

9:26 aahhh yes, you pull the back thrusters...

[@sealkaijugang8868]

MY EYES MY EYES ITS TOOO BRIGHT!!!!

[@findmylover2236]

😂😂😂😂

[@jadenandres8238]

16:14 Kira Yoshikage: "Don't mind if I do"

[@alexgao2587]

Mecha:begged for the RG phenex without it being Pbandai Bandai: NO Mecha:NOOOOO, ill still buy it anyway Mecha's wallet: WTF ARE YOU INSANE!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!

[@UrbelowAVGgamer]

Sounds like you’re just scared to say just don’t get this lol (no offense)

[@animemlb972]

So to answer Mecha’s question, the HG ver is electro plated and the RG is electro plated then sprayed with a clear yellow to add that warm gold like color, also the blue plastic is of a lighter density then the regular blue used for the unicorn, making it a bit more transparent in light

[@jordongutierrez1219]

Honestly im just gonna get an RG Unicorn, buy the effect wings armed armor DE’s that comes with a transformable Phenex Horn as well as the stabilizers for the tails and paint it gold and Metallic blue. The total will be just about half of what the phenex is uaually going for now and daya

[@lucaseichler3140]

Look on the bright side. The rg perfectibility is coming out as a gundam base exclusive, if you're ever visiting japan, korea, etc.

[@jlai036]

@Mecha Gaikotsu please include size comparison. Really miss the size comparisons with other grades/gundams.

[@caryjasperrumbaoa1321]

Can you just paint a gundam base RG perfectability to gold to get RG Phenex, lol... Definitely will be missing the spiky head fin of Phenex...

[@chuckymaynard96]

Honestly, I doubt I'll grab one any time soon but to me it's definitely worth the price. The nub masks were hardly noticeable to me, and if they get too nasty I'm not against breaking out some gold paint and finding a color match. Also hehe the Phoenix is phoenecy

[@hyperion2109]

The gold on the HG actually look a lot brighter, while the RG looks darker . Maybe just the cam

[@wanderingbufoon]

"Gold Tier" *surprised pikachu face*

[@giannilombardi3038]

Thanks so much for your honesty. I’m contemplating on adding this model to my collection the only thing that holds me back are the finger prints ..... ( not that the price is not killing me .....) ❤️❤️❤️❤️ kisses from Lombardia

[@DiggitySlice]

You can buy aftermarket wings and I think even the headcrest to customize a much cheaper RG unicorn into this.

[@JericoLeslie]

Just bought it last month and there's no transformable V-fin plus the parts are brittle

[@michyoungie]

Trust me having the MG/PG, it was better not having the v-fin transform. unlike the uni/banshee it doesn't just fold in half, there's a 2nd hinge to make it a mohawk. That would make the fin either too fragile or ridiculously thick.

[@npc6817]

@@michyoungie huh, never noticed that

[@Mystic2760]

Specifically with the RG Unicorn mold, I've found it helps to sand the pin the V-fins attach to eeeeeeeever so slightly. Just enough for them to slide on and slide off with ease. Wish I'd come up with that sooner ;w;

[@Godtism420]

I just purchased mine

[@sabercentora1077]

Yeah um, I know I'm 5 months late but I can purchase it here in New Zealand, for $256 NZD! Excluding shipping! About $173 USD and ¥18150 JPY (not sure if ¥ goes before or after the number)

[@pedrosoandrew]

8:20 Lustrous is probably the word you're referring to.

[@indynator]

I'm so happy I got the Perfect Grade of this. Might be the most beautiful gunpla ever

[@aiden4997]

Mecha: 12,760 Me: WHAAAAAA Mecha: Yen. Me: Bruh, still cant afford it.

[@crowedarken]

Just when you thought the HG is expensive enough...

[@amnotgenjimain6027]

I'm drooling... This is like a dream, it's like: I'll keep looking, I'll turn every stone for you Every night I cry in agony for you It's like you call again and again Inside my soul, I hear you calling

[@DarkROSkull013]

I'm content with the BB Senshi and the SDCS versions. They don't hurt the wallet, and they're also articulate enough to pull the poses I want.

[@WriterPlaysMTG]

$120 for basically just a gold dipped unicorn? Nah that’s too much. $70? Maybe, that’s more manageable

[@KhajiitKharjo]

$120 Dolar = R$ 612,84 Brazilian Real, simply impossible to buy this kit in my country, too expensive.

[@jesusyamatotv3099]

The MG Phenex and RG Amatsu Mina plated version have plated gold pilot figures. Also the RG Perfectibility Unicorn is the most expensive RG, and it had the Armed Armor DE tails before this Phenex RG did.

[@julito32]

Lol. Ok I don't feel terrible after watching this. Believe it or not, don't scream at me, but this was the first Gundam I ever bought. I'm usually a Transformer/Diaclone kinda guy but it was so beautiful I decided to give it a try. I was getting so frustrated things kept slipping off. I even actually broke his right arm at the joint with no way to really fix. I do still like it though but yes I was wondering "do Gundam fans really go through this?" 😃

[@darkwardragon2751]

Yeah I think the newer unicorn perfectability is more expensive as I got it for 170

[@jethrotest]

Only bought this just to complete the trio....

[@thebaku818]

I won't

[@jethrotest]

Tempted on the FB Banshee too but I'd rather buy its weapons pack once I have some extra cash lol

[@lilmoeszyslak4810]

I won the full armor mg unicorn from bluefin years ago, and still haven't built it :/

[@thecraftygamer1674]

In terms of the anime the phenix is awesome... but in terms of gunpla a freaking wallet buster..

[@jethrotest]

@@thecraftygamer1674 Wallet buster indeed. This will be, most likely, the only Phenex I'll be getting

[@potatoesmasher348]

Dang, this gunpla is certainly something I'd want probably one of my dream gunplas at the age of 15...... Yeah I should just keep on dreaming..

[@cyberwarrior720]

The Review I have been waiting for, cant wait to get my RG Gundam Phenex cus I got my on preorder from Side Seven Exports and wont arrive until May but it will be worth it. Thank you Mecha Gaikotsu for the review.

[@vizioax2]

Yes I like the rg more than the mg. And the pg I don't have the wallet or space for so the rg fits the bill.

[@TheWhiplashKid]

Wanted it, but the $150 CAD price tag was just too much. Fortunately I got the HG for Christmas, and a gold Gundammarker helped with the nub marks.

[@dani3lloh]

Hmm thinking abt getting it but websites charging $150-180 for it... worth? I’m a HUGE fan of the unicorn models

[@jasperbarrameda2073]

18:48 "but don't quote me on that" -Mecha Gaikotsu 2020

[@angelomendoza1174]

The living soul of Rita Bernal resides in the Phenex, and Michele as well.

[@AsterVex]

Me:(looking at the high grade) meh I’ll wait for the Real grade. *Sees Real grade price* Me: high grade it is!

[@HybrydATP64]

Anyone else hating the new layout of the mobile version of youtube?

[@oversimplified7513]

Yes

[@blankizaki944]

Annoying

[@LoliMaster69227]

Mecha: Do you like hands!? Yoshikage Kira: **HEAVY BREATHING**

[@spee9dy457]

RG Phenex owner: You're crazy..... MP-44 Optimus Prime owner: You're a MAD MAN PG Phenex Owner: Insanity at its finest

[@ryujokatagiri7019]

Wait.... Her?! DID GUNDAM CROSS INTO DANGEROUS TERRITORY LIKE EVANGELION DID????!!!

[@ryujokatagiri7019]

@Kotaro Takabayashi Oh, so it's similar to the EXAM in Blue Destiny.

[@Jetblast01]

Yes And she's not the first!

[@travisstryder216]

Its sister units. So unicorn sisters are all female.

[@travisstryder216]

@John the Skub miner maybe.

[@tanoshi4907]

It's not about how expensive the things you like, it's as long as it will makes you happy. 😁

[@Monkey-ku3pp]

Forget about winning the lottery, I needa get one of these!

[@fenicmo5462]

Finally, the video that keeps me from dying of boredom.

[@dyno_97]

Hey mechagaikotsu, there’s the P-Bandai MG Phenex Narrative Ver. I’m personally a MG person myself, soo just curious if you can probably get yourself one and make a review, really liked your contents. Stay safe 🙏😊

[@jamescoyne4559]

I have to say, the $900 Perfect Grade is also worth it!

[@apoclypse]

I never was a fan of the Phenex. I think it looks cheap in the plated gold. The only time I've ever though tit look passable was when it was stripped and painted.

[@yuri-zx5od]

As always super high quality vids always love watching your vids

[@thecrowdeater8241]

2:49 I'm seeing Mecha's fingerprints everywhere 🤣

[@gundamzeta3447]

By what I can tell in the video I think the hg has a slight green hue and the rg’s second colour if it exists and not just the light is closer to champagne gold versus the first colour witch is closer pure gold

[@gundamzeta3447]

Btw don’t take what I said as 100% correct it is just what I thought from what I saw witch can be affected by the light in the room or the screen on my phone

[@Anjin-qg3ie]

My wallet (and wife) said no, but my heart said yes. It is worth it if you CAN DROP THE MONEY. If that is big investment for you, than I suggest saving a little and going PG Banshee or Unicorn. It's the greatest Gunpla adventure I have ever had.

[@zurramaru]

Fantastic video! Your in-depth dive into the details made me really excited to build this one even with the drawbacks. Do you have any tips for how to remove the plated pieces to minimize nub problems? And I gotta ask, if you don’t mind... what kind of setup do you use for the rotating stand? That adds so much to this that a static action base won’t provide!

[@demonslayer9772]

Makes me wonder if Bandai will ever release the PG Phenex Narrative version with the tails (stabilizers) and a different tone of shiny plated gold.

[@carlzerris6566]

What would be cool is for them to release an rg with clear psychoframe so one can make a custom color

[@bioshock3d-]

I would be terrified of this thing falling, scratching, getting chipped or UV damage

[@StudioWDOnline]

Wow that's a hefty price tag and learning that some pieces are not stable is some nice information, if I ever buy one. Like this RG kit.

[@haisesasaki8473]

Imagine the price when Bandai release P-Bandai MG 1/100 Akatsuki Gundam

[@darkfent]

Ah, the old golden sd gundam coating...only mg hyaku shiki 2.0 did the gold coating correctly

[@nitsuga13]

Glad to hear that, I really want to get a hold of that kit

[@_jovian]

I was just about to say this, they did a pretty good job with the gate attachment points on the Hyaku Shiki kit. I was just looking mine over and there are no visible gate scars, hopefully the PG will do a better job at this than the RG

[@Isteak80]

Truth.

[@_jovian]

@@nitsuga13 in stock on amazon

[@michaelz5006]

for sure. The hyaku shiki is a treat to look at, and no fingerprints :)

[@BlueBlurBlast]

I'd love to see the review of the RG Perfectability

[@MechaGaikotsu]

I have it’s feet built so far 😃

[@BlueBlurBlast]

@@MechaGaikotsu ah I cant rush perfection. XD

[@Chaotix-Builds]

I just got the rg banshee Norn as a replacement, I had the unicorn originally. I don’t get the usual complaints except the arm parts inside the chest

[@kreepermini7205]

NOW I WILL BUY THIS AND CLEAR MY WHOLE POCKET

[@jamesoliman9291]

this looks good but i very prone to paint chiping,very easy to fall apart,and to flipin expensive

[@riceboycruz1300]

6:10 to be honest I thought he was saying “abliablib rubb derr.” Elvis moment (no offense)

[@Blueflare-yo7ut]

I don’t care how expensive it is, I’m still getting it because it looks glorious

[@epistarter1136]

Did you get it?

[@Blueflare-yo7ut]

@@epistarter1136 yup. In august last year

[@epistarter1136]

@@Blueflare-yo7ut nice to see you get it, how much did you buy it for?

[@Blueflare-yo7ut]

@@epistarter1136 $170 off of PBandai

[@kashandi2]

I wanted a phenex, but not with plating. May as well buy another banshee for the 2nd shield after all. And yup, the rg unicorns are finicky. Any recommendations for a hand that broke with the ball still in the joint?

[@LiinIsAGamer]

I got thus thing purely because of my niche appreciation of Gundam NT... But I needed my Narrative Phenex bridal carry!

[@lupin4302]

To me it deserve Gold Toer because it didn't come with Rita. I'm waiting for mine to come. Can't wait to complete Banagher Brothers.

[@albertbudisanjaya111]

There is another kit that have goldish pilot figure especially in rg line. It is both goes to rg amatsu mina special coating and rg amatsu special coating. Both of them are p bandai item and i have both so i know that they have.

[@AmogusEpic]

I really hope we can get a curry RG phenex, I'll paint it myself if it means avoiding that price point lol

[@toxicfreddy2672]

Imagine it doesn't transform and giakotsu just bought two diffrent ones and did some epic editing

[@LockeLynx]

The only thing I could ever want this kit for is its backpack sub arms for holding the Armed Armor DE units.

[@Ax2gy]

bruh why banagher not jona or rita??? theyre the only one's who piloted the phenex....

[@jamesmcdavid1673]

Because it's a retool of the Unicorn, and Bandai is lazy?

[@Ax2gy]

@@jamesmcdavid1673 just dont know...

[@00wingfreedomcustom]

Bandai is just lazy tbh

[@slayerorc1367]

Well i have ready have RG full armor Unicorn and Banshee so by adding this will complete my Unicorn collection

[@m.ppanca5057]

wish the RG in Robot Damashii Colour, the yellow looks superb. but maybe future gundam base/event exclusive...

[@kiithsomtaaw2433]

this is the reason why per order the full armored unicorn gundam

[@Alejandra-cv7rj]

You know whats crazy I could buy the mg gold plated version for the price of this RG

[@swordimpulse07]

The backpack mounting arms for the Armed Armor DE's are lifted directly from the RG Perfectibility

[@FeeFee_zz]

If you only want it the new tail stabilizers, there's third party one from a company named EffectWing. they make armed armor VN/BS set that also comes with the tails. VN/BS parts can be attached to Hg Unicorns too, but the tails are only designed to fit Rg shields, They also make another set that includes two Rg armed armor DE with connector pieces for both Hg/Rg backpack and transformable Phenex's V-fins for Rg (But can't fold back in unicorn mode, just close and open action) in 1/144 scale, there are 4 color options for both set that's white with red psycoframes, white with green, black with yellow and yellow(uncoated Hg Phenex color) with blue. I got both sets in a price that would be around 10$ each. PS. the tail parts I presume are copied from Rg Unicorn Perfectibility. it also uses the double wire like the one in this video.

[@hinacn8426]

This shiny boi right here (so gold) is a Psychic and Steel Type